Database Intern : Murambinda, Buhera, Manicaland, Zimbabwe
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- CARE International in Zimbabwe
- Expires 08 May 2026
- Manicaland
- Full Time
Job Description
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE began working in Zimbabwe in 1992 in response to severe regional drought and has since expanded programming to address longer-term development issues. The organization seeks to recruit outstanding candidates who are known for their excellence, professionalism, integrity and who are committed to providing support to the country office. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position posted.
Location: Buhera
Job Description
Position Summary
CARE Zimbabwe is seeking a motivated Database Intern to support the Sustainable Roots Programme (SRP) MEAL team in managing and maintaining programme data systems. This role offers an excellent traineeship opportunity to an ambitious candidate who looks to gain hands-on experience in database management within a development context.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the management and continuous improvement of programme data systems
Capture, clean, and validate data to ensure high levels of accuracy and reliability
Maintain well-organized and up-to-date beneficiary and stakeholder databases
Contribute to the preparation of routine reports, summaries, and simple dashboards for programme decision-making
Assist in conducting data quality checks and proactively flag inconsistencies or gaps
Support the preparation and structuring of datasets for analysis and reporting
Assist with routine database backups and basic system upkeep to ensure data availability
Uphold strict data confidentiality and safeguarding standards in all data handling processes
Collaborate with the MEAL team to support timely, accurate, and actionable data reporting
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, information technology, or a related field; a professional related certification is a plus.
Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in database development or management, preferably in development context.
Skills:
Basic knowledge of databases and SQL
Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or PHP is an added advantage
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
How to Apply
